Photoprotective Role of Photosynthetic and Non-Photosynthetic Pigments in <i>Phillyrea latifolia</i>: Is Their “Antioxidant” Function Prominent in Leaves Exposed to Severe Summer Drought?

Photoprotective Role of Photosynthetic and Non-Photosynthetic Pigments in <i>Phillyrea latifolia</i>: Is Their “Antioxidant” Function Prominent in Leaves Exposed to Severe Summer Drought?

Carotenoids and phenylpropanoids play a dual role of limiting and countering photooxidative stress. We hypothesize that their “antioxidant” function is prominent in plants exposed to summer drought, when climatic conditions exacerbate the light stress. To test this, we conducted a field study on <...

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Main Authors: Antonella Gori, Cecilia Brunetti, Luana Beatriz dos Santos Nascimento, Giovanni Marino, Lucia Guidi, Francesco Ferrini, Mauro Centritto, Alessio Fini, Massimiliano Tattini
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-08-01
Series:International Journal of Molecular Sciences
Subjects:
carotenoids
dihydroxy B-ring-substituted flavonoids
drought stress
epidermal and mesophyll flavonoids
hydroxycinnamates
photoprotection
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/22/15/8303

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